Chef Valentino

Chef Valentino Private chef in Chicago, Western Michigan and beyond, offering the best of Italy and Spain. From taste to smell to sight, each dish is designed to please.

Originally from Venezuela, I became fascinated with cooking as I watched my grandmother make arepas and cachapas for us when I was growing up along the mountain-backed beaches of Cumana, Venezuela. I was her helper in the kitchen, and through her, I learned the how to trust my own sense of taste to be able to cook without a recipe. In my adult life, I spent 25 years in family and commercial kitche

ns across Italy and Spain, where I learned the traditions and secrets that elevate Italian and Spanish dining to an art form. Today, I offer curated, custom menus of the best of Italy and Spain to private dinner parties in unique properties in Chicago; Saugatuck, MI; and Watseka, IL. When you come to one of my dinners, you’ll experience dining the way it is meant to be — as a delight to the senses.

Event announcement!!!
02/18/2025

Event announcement!!!

Tickets go on sale for The Awakening: A Spiritual Retreat in 7 days! More to come in the next few days!

✨Prepare yourself for The Awakening, a transformative 2-day spiritual retreat designed to awaken your mind, body, leading you toward self-enlightenment.

✨2 days of cuisine by Chef Valentino and wine tasting included part

✨Taking place at the historic and spiritually active Roff Home - 300 E Sheridan Street, Watseka, Illinois

✨This exclusive retreat is limited to only 25 participants and will be held on July 11th - 12th.

✨Any questions please email - [email protected]


01/11/2025

SOLD OUT! Tomorrow’s event, “A Victorian New Year” at Roff Home, is at capacity! Both for noon and 6 PM!

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets. Be sure to bring cash for the raffle baskets, which hold $700 in products and services from Watseka area businesses.

Proceeds to benefit Watseka Community Renewal and the city’s efforts to save the Stephens Bros Opera House.

12/28/2024
12/22/2024

TICKETS GOING FAST!!! ONE-THIRD of all tickets have sold for our event at Roff Home on Sat., 1/11 to support Watseka Community Renewal, the Stephen Brothers Opera House, and our other projects.

Want to attend? DO NOT WAIT. Once tickets are gone, they are gone.

https://www.mychefvalentino.com/private-chef-events

12/22/2024
NEED A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR A SPECIAL SOMEONE? Pick up tickets to "A Victorian New Year" @ Roff Home on Sat., 1/11, with a...
12/18/2024

NEED A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR A SPECIAL SOMEONE? Pick up tickets to "A Victorian New Year" @ Roff Home on Sat., 1/11, with a cornucopia of Italian appetizers and desserts from Chef Valentino. Get your tickets today!

ROFF HOME AVAILABLE! After a busy summer and fall, we have some open weekends: 11/15, 11/22, and most weekends in Decemb...
10/30/2024

ROFF HOME AVAILABLE! After a busy summer and fall, we have some open weekends: 11/15, 11/22, and most weekends in December. Looking for a weekend away with family or friends? Or to do a paranormal investigation? Reach out to John at 773-949-6650 to discuss OR book directly through Airbnb. We'll discount rates for last-minute bookings!

Award-Winning 1868 Victorian Italianate Villa

PLEASE SHARE! QUICK FALL GETAWAY with DISCOUNTED RATES! Looking for a last-minute getaway? Want a great deal? Our beauti...
10/30/2024

PLEASE SHARE! QUICK FALL GETAWAY with DISCOUNTED RATES! Looking for a last-minute getaway? Want a great deal? Our beautiful A-frame in the woods of SAUGATUCK, MI, is available this weekend (Nov 1) and the weekend of Nov 22. We'll discount the nightly rate by 20% if you want either weekend! (Weekdays are also available!)

Contact John at 773-949-6650 to discuss and to ensure the discount is applied!

Pet-Friendly A-Frame with Chef Service & Firepit

09/28/2024

Open house at Sugar Creek Trading Company this morning. We’re buying up the breads!

PLEASE SHARE! Check out this music video recorded LIVE at Roff Home this spring! "Ginger" by Wic Whitney! "Love when ref...
08/14/2024

PLEASE SHARE! Check out this music video recorded LIVE at Roff Home this spring! "Ginger" by Wic Whitney!

"Love when referenced in art is oftentimes depicted through fantasy or imagination. Wic Whitney's “Ginger” is an honest take on love by way of a mellow groove rooted in reality. "



"Ginger" Out Now! https://wicwhitney.ffm.to/gingerLove when referenced in art is oftentimes depicted through fantasy or imagination. Wic Whitney's “Ginger” i...

08/07/2024

ODD JOB? Anybody in or around Watseka have time to pick up a couple things from Roff Home today and bring them to me in Chicago? We’re crunched for time. I’ll pay for your time and mileage!

Call or text John at (773) 949-6650 for more info.

CANCELLATION! We had a cancellation at The Roff House for the weekend of August 2-4. Anybody want to book an overnight o...
07/18/2024

CANCELLATION! We had a cancellation at The Roff House for the weekend of August 2-4. Anybody want to book an overnight or a weekend stay?

Call/text 773-949-6650 or book directly at

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS! We are thinking about adding games and a game room for AirBnB guests. Can we ask for just 3 minutes...
07/07/2024

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS! We are thinking about adding games and a game room for AirBnB guests. Can we ask for just 3 minutes of your time? Edgar Scissorpaws wants your input!

https://forms.gle/UQkRZZT4W916VVfU9

ONLY 2 TICKETS LEFT!!!Psychic medium Rick Hayes returns to Roff Home on Saturday, May 4.5:30 pm:— Meet-and-greet with Ri...
04/20/2024

ONLY 2 TICKETS LEFT!!!

Psychic medium Rick Hayes returns to Roff Home on Saturday, May 4.

5:30 pm:
— Meet-and-greet with Rick
— Buffet from Chef Valentino of Italian charcuterie boards, cheeses, focaccia, lasagna, meatballs, and tiramisu

7:15 pm: Connections Gallery with Psychic Medium Rick Hayes

LEARN MORE: https://www.mychefvalentino.com/private-chef-events/psychic-medium-rick-hayes-chef-valentino-roff-home-may-2024

BUY TICKETS: https://rickhayes.ticketspice.com/cuisine-and-connections-with-rick-hayes

Get Tickets for Cuisine and Connections with Rick Hayes.

Happy eclipse day 2024 from Bloomington, IN!
04/08/2024

Happy eclipse day 2024 from Bloomington, IN!

Here’s another photo, courtesy of my nephew, Robbie Frank. You can zoom in and see the outline of craters at the bottom ...
04/08/2024

Here’s another photo, courtesy of my nephew, Robbie Frank. You can zoom in and see the outline of craters at the bottom of the moon.

ALMOST SOLD OUT! DO NOT WAIT if you want tickets!Psychic medium Rick Hayes returns to Roff Home on Saturday, May 4.5:30 ...
03/23/2024

ALMOST SOLD OUT! DO NOT WAIT if you want tickets!

Psychic medium Rick Hayes returns to Roff Home on Saturday, May 4.

5:30 pm:
— Meet-and-greet with Rick
— Buffet from Chef Valentino of Italian charcuterie boards, cheeses, focaccia, lasagna, meatballs, and tiramisu

7:15 pm: Connections Gallery with Psychic Medium Rick Hayes

LEARN MORE: https://www.mychefvalentino.com/private-chef-events/psychic-medium-rick-hayes-chef-valentino-roff-home-may-2024

BUY TICKETS: https://rickhayes.ticketspice.com/cuisine-and-connections-with-rick-hayes

Get Tickets for Cuisine and Connections with Rick Hayes.

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